Manager, Stewardship Events

At The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation (PMCF), our mission is to create a world free from the fear of cancer. Cancer remains the number one cause of death for Canadians and our top priority is to accelerate cancer research and care.

Our role is to garner support for Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, one of the world's leading cancer research and treatment centres, through philanthropy, fundraising events, and our world-renowned lottery program. The work we accomplish drives groundbreaking research, relentless innovation, and a deep commitment to improving the lives of cancer patients and their loved ones.

Now, we have an opportunity to blaze an even brighter future for everyone affected by cancer.

We will
Carry The Fire
for cancer patients everywhere, lighting the way forward through discovery, reigniting our commitment to transform cancer outcomes and ease the profound suffering cancer causes patients and their loved ones.

At the PMCF, every one of us carries the fire for someone else. Join us as we inspire a movement and help us achieve our vision to change the way we understand, diagnose, and treat cancer.

Job Description

Union:
Non-Union

Department:
Major and Estate Giving

Hours:
35 hours

Salary range:
$78,000 - $90,000 (with additional benefits such as bonuses, pension, etc.)

Status:
Permanent, Full Time

Vacancy:
New

Posted Date:
January 14, 2026

Closing Date:
February 4, 2026

As an integral member of the Donor Experience and Stewardship Impact Team, the Manager, Stewardship Events will deliver best-in class stewardship, recognition and cultivation events, as well as curated experiences, for major, transformational and estate giving donors and prospects. These events recognize and engage donors and prospective donors, typically at the $1M+ giving level, and include but are not limited to annual awards, Centre openings, tours, Chair celebrations, space dedications, recognition society-specific events, annual lunches/dinners and virtual/livestream programming. The Manager, Stewardship Events will report directly to the Director, Stewardship Events.

We are seeking an event professional who is adept in donor experiences and events and will partner with a diverse team of 30+ stewardship, communications and fundraising professionals in achieving their ambitious goals as we plan a historic, comprehensive fundraising campaign for The Princess Margaret.

You Will:

• Plan and execute a portfolio of stewardship, recognition and cultivation events at the major ($50k to $4.9M+) and transformational ($5M+) donor level
• Lead all aspects of events from concept to execution including:
• The development of compelling event concepts, themes and formats in collaboration with internal stakeholders including the senior leadership team, fundraisers and stewardship team
• The coordination and management of event speakers, presenters and special guests
• The development of supporting event materials including agendas, briefing notes, and workback schedules
• Oversee the development and delivery of event collateral including external communications, invitations and presentations in collaboration with the Marketing and Creative Department
• Work collaboratively with various Foundation teams to build strong relationships to ensure a successful outcome of all events
• Build meaningful and effective relationships with venues, vendors and provide excellent customer service at all times
• Manage venue and vendor partnerships including negotiating contracts to ensure favourable pricing
• Work in collaboration with various stakeholders to manage event budgets which includes providing budgetary recommendations and identifying cost-saving opportunities
• Consult with and supports relationships within a broad spectrum of stakeholders including Foundation Senior Leadership and Cancer Centre Executive, when relevant to the event process
• Record event activities in the relationship database as required
• Participate in team discussions and provide input in team process, plan administration and program

Qualifications

• Minimum of four (4) years of demonstrated experience in event planning and project management, supported by a post-secondary degree, certificate or diploma in Event Management, Fundraising, Project Management, or a related field
• Understanding of and experience in the healthcare fundraising environment and experience on a comprehensive healthcare fundraising campaign is preferred but not a requirement
• Flexibility to work early mornings, late evenings and occasional weekends due to the nature of events
• High proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), project management tools (Asana)
• Strong alignment with the values of Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism (IDEAA)
• Demonstrated success in designing and executing innovative, high-impact donor stewardship events across a range of scales
• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to engage and respond to diverse stakeholder expectations, including senior leadership and high-value donors
• Expertise in upholding brand integrity and ensuring alignment with institutional values and messaging across all event touchpoints
• Commitment to excellence through continuous quality assurance and process improvement in event planning and execution

Additional Information

We believe that the way we work together is just as important as what we accomplish. By making choices and taking actions that align with our values, we achieve greater success, and our work lives become happier and more meaningful.

At PMCF, we strive to foster a culture built on Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (CARE). Central to these values is our commitment to IDEAA: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism.

• Experience a sense of purpose that you won't get anywhere else, in any other job. You will be making a difference for millions of people impacted by cancer
• We have an open and approachable culture that enables you to bring your best ideas forward
• We offer a hybrid work environment with Tuesday, Thursday and one other day per week in office, or as required subject to business needs

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.